Table 3.
Comparative results obtained by HPLC, VICAM, specific PCR, and I-ELISA (ng/g).
| Sample | HPLC (ng/g) | VICAM (ng/g) | Specific PCR | ELISA (ng/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut 1 | 3.26 ± 0.68 a | 5.86 ± 0.58 a | + | 3.43 ± 0.40 a,b |
| Peanut 2 | 2.83 ± 0.58 a | 5.46 ± 1.26 a | + | 4.76 ± 0.92 a |
| Peanut 3 | 2.50 ± 0.10 a | 6.20 ± 0.45 a | + | 2.36 ± 0.90 b,c |
| Flour 1 | 0.60 ± 0.23 b | 1.90 ± 0.36 c | + | 1.98 ± 0.94 b,c |
| Flour 2 | 0.44 ± 0.22 b | 1.83 ± 0.35 c | + | 3.33 ± 0.51 a,b |
| Flour 3 | 0.66 ± 0.15 b | 2.20 ± 0.20 c | + | 1.82 ± 1.01 c |
| Milk-powder 1 | 0.93 ± 0.71 b | 2.90 ± 0.70 b,c | + | 4.26 ± 0.81 a |
| Milk-powder 2 | 0.82 ± 0.50 b | 3.83 ± 0.55 b | + | 1.55 ± 0.67 c |
| Milk-powder 3 | 1.23 ± 0.62 b | 3.60 ± 0.91 b | + | 1.46 ± 0.84 c |
The mean values indicated in the same column within variable with different superscripts (a, b, and c) were significantly different (p < 0.05); +: present of fungal infection.